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Not an actual street but if I was, I'd be a people friendly street. Miserable bugger irl. Fish guts free cask beer in gorgeous pubs. Utility cycling, Oxford, London, reformed quizzer, bad jokes, constantly profiled as Camra member in said gorgeous pubs.

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · 1d

One couldn't imagine St Peter's Square being over run by stored vehicles these days but it wasn't so long ago that is was a car park

St Peter's square, Vatican city , 1967, full of cars (image taken from Google, very likely copywriter, apologies)

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · 9d

Hot take: this is the best bike infrastructure built in Oxford this year

A wooden ramp for bmx bikes built amongst trees next to a dry stream bed in Oxford.

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · 14d

www.elwooddogmeat.com

Home | Organic Dog Meat

Family-owned and dedicated to offering humane, sustainably raised dog meat. Free shipping!

www.elwooddogmeat.com

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · 14d

Looks like there's competition for Elwoods at Borough Market.

The picture shows a corner stall at London's Borough Market. It is early and there are few people around but the stall is open selling meaty sandwiches. A large drawing of a sheepdog is on a board at the front of the stall.

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · 19d

the secret of good comedy is timing after all.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’

Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh festival despite the government’s human rights abuses

www.theguardian.com

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · 23d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpqm...

The Avalanches - Since I Left You

YouTube video by TheAvalanchesVEVO

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · 29d

I thought observation time - certainly in Oxfordshire - was from council guidance to contractors ie it's a political choice to allow 15 mins rather than, say, 5 mins.

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are you sure I can't cycle round the Tower of London?

A satellite view of the Tower Of London from Google maps overlaid with green lines indicating an abundance cycle routes. Let me know if you try these routes.

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Sep 8

They should mackem again

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Aug 28

Sorry to snark, cos it's an excellent beer, but it really wasn't very foamy at all last week in Ouseburn X

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Neal Curtis @nihilcurtis.bsky.social · Aug 22

The US and the UK are currently suffering from mass nationalist hysteria drummed up by politicians and the wealthy they serve, and all because those folk need a distraction from them robbing both countries blind. #UKpol #USpol

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Aug 21

www.league.org.uk/hunting-pledge

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Aug 21

Wanted to take a picture of the beautiful Grey St, Newcastle, and made it even better by persuading these fine people of the @leagueacs.bsky.social to take part. Take part yourself by pledging to complete the promised gov consultation to end hunting with dogs for good.
#EndHunting #TimeForChange

A picture looking down the recently enhanced Grey St I Newcastle upon Tyne. There is plentiful pedestrian space where buses and cars would have roared. In the foreground three members of the League Against Cruel Sports show their banners asking for a government manifesto promise of a consultation on properly ending hunting with dogs to be fulfilled.

The front of a league against cruel sports leaflet featuring various hunted UK animals and an exhortation to strengthen the currently weak hunting laws

The reverse of a League Against Cruel Sports campaign leaflet asking people to take part in the , hopefully soon, manifesto promise of the Labour government to hold a consultation into strengthening the currently weak UK hunting laws.

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Aug 13

Canny use of Geordie slang here in Oxford.

History of Oxford, UK @oxfordhistory.bsky.social · Aug 13

“The Netty” in St Giles’ offers two suites, each with its own flight of steps, offering “a one-of-a-kind boutique stay in central Oxford, set within beautifully restored Victorian public toilets”. Railings by William Lucy thenetty.co.uk

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Jul 10

One of the few things Beryl do right with their hire bikes (in Worcester, Norwich etc) is to charge the rider £10 immediately if the bike is parked out of bay. No tepid, ignored warnings such those as given by Lime and Voi in Oxford.

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · Jul 9

Social media is not equivalent to the BBC (a public broadcaster should be held to a far higher standard, it's funded by us, it has privileged access to audiences, that's the whole point) but sheesh compare the government reaction to when a single person at Radio Westmorland does a bad Facebook post.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Jul 9

Keir Starmer's spokesman asked if the Government plans to remain on X, given its AI bot has been making antisemitic comments and endorsing Hitler, replies that this is an "internal" matter for the company

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Jul 5

Big fan of this place for being one of the few pubs that only seem to serve vegan friendly cask beer.

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Jul 2

That's excellent. More of these please!
Now, if someone could persuade the Trellint/Licensing to do something about all the illegal and unsafe taxi (and other) parking here, add on a functional speed camera and this crossing might start feeling quite safe.

Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Jun 25

Something could have been done about this in the recent street works but I guess no one wants to walk 30 seconds to a car @badlyparkedox.bsky.social

On the pavement on Cowley Road, walking towards Leopold St, three drivers have stored their vehicles on the newly refurbished pavement and tactile paving. A further car can just be seen parked on the traffic light zigzags.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Jun 22

Iran Worried U.S. Might Be Building 8,500th Nuclear Weapon

TEHRAN—Amidst mounting geopolitical tensions, Iranian officials said Wednesday they were increasingly concerned about the United States of America’s uranium-enrichment program, fearing the Western nat...

theonion.com

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Jun 21

We've bought some to use as ice in bloody mary's. What could go wrong?

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Jun 11

Still might be 😳

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · Jun 11

🔴The ‘Millionaire Exodus’ the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened

The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was “non existent”

bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/t...

The 'Millionaire Exodus' the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened

The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was "non existent"

bylinetimes.com

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Badly Parked Oxford @badlyparkedox.bsky.social · Jun 11

The @badlyparkedox.bsky.social team want to hear from you!

Unfortunately @bsky.app doesn't DM pictures yet, so you can tag us in your posts or DM us for other ways.

#antisocialparking

@support.bsky.team when will DMs get 📎?

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Corrie @corriej.bsky.social · Jun 6

Was here the other day - absolutely cracking fridge selection